Viktoriia Roshchyna – Status: In Progress – Under Investigation

Journalist Information:

Name: Viktoriia Roshchyna

Age: 27

Gender: Female

DOB: 06/10/1996

Nationality: Ukraine

Last company worked for: Ukrainska Pravda, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Family: She left behind her parents and her sister

Incident Information:

Date of incident – September 19, 2024

Location of the incident – Russian captivity

Offense victim of: Enforced Disappearance, Arbitrary Detention, Torture, and Death in Custody

Weapons included – Torture and Physical Abuse

Suspect(s) Information:

Name: Russian Authorities

Proof of Targeting the Journalist: Roshchyna disappeared in August 2023 while reporting from Russian-occupied Ukraine on civilian detentions and abuses. She was later confirmed to have died in Russian custody, and her body showed signs of torture and mistreatment, indicating she was targeted in connection with her journalism.

Reason for Killing: Because she reported on life under Russian occupation and her investigation into the secret detention and torture of Ukrainian civilians, Roshchyna was seen as a threat. Her detention and death are widely viewed as retaliation for her journalistic work.

Progress of the Case: Ukrainian authorities confirmed her identity in April 2025 after Russia returned her body. Forensic examinations found signs of torture, but the exact cause of death could not be determined. Investigations remain ongoing, and no individual perpetrators have been publicly held accountable.

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